How many self-made female millionaires are there in America? And how many of them have had prestigious limited series made about them? Only a handful, at best. But Netflix is adding to that number with Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer stars as the title character of Self Made, a limited series which tells the story of America's `first self-made female millionaire.` Watch the Self Made trailer below.

Meet America's first empire-building, barrier-breaking, self made female millionaire. The true story of African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, who built a haircare empire that made her the first female self-made millionaire. Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer stars in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, a Netflix Limited Series.



Spencer always turns in a standout performance, and that seems to be no different here, with the actress giving a spirited performance as an ambitious woman who won't let prejudice, sexism, or even her own insecure loved ones get in the way of realizing her dream.

Self Made also stars Tiffany Haddish as Lelia, Carmen Ejogo as Addie, Blair Underwood as Charles James Walker, Garrett Morris as Cleophus, Kevin Carroll as Ransom, Bill Bellamy as Sweetness, Zahra Bentham as Nettie, and Mouna Traore as Esther.